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U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the decision to issue a red card to American soccer player Folarin Balogun during a recent World Cup match, stating that the situation did not warrant such a penalty. Trump characterized the incident as a collision between two players running at full speed, arguing that it was not a foul. Furthermore, he expressed skepticism about the referee's past decisions, suggesting that they might seem "suspicious."
Following Trump's intervention, he confirmed that he had contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to advocate for a review of the controversial red card, which he deemed a "horrible" decision. However, he clarified that he did not request the card's overturning but simply sought a reexamination of the situation. In response, Infantino emphasized that FIFA's disciplinary bodies operate independently and highlighted that such interference does not affect their autonomy.
The incident has drawn significant attention and backlash across Europe, particularly from Belgian media, as the two teams prepare to face each other in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The controversy has sparked discussions regarding the potential implications of political influence on sports governance, with FIFA maintaining that their regulatory procedures remain untainted by external pressure.
11 July
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